MI vs LSG Betting: Odds & Prediction (2022)

• Tim David

It was Wasim Jaffer who made the sporting news with his criticism of Mumbai Indians not playing the very expensive Tim David, he has a point that we think, and hope, will be rectified here. David has been sat on the bench following poor performance against DC and RR, but surely his international reputation is enough to warrant rolling the dice with him here.

• Tilak Varma

Someone who has already proven their worth for MI even in this roughest of seasons is the astoundingly talented Tilak Varma, who was once again a shining light in a dismal game managing 36 runs off 20 balls. While there were other quality performance from MI that day, Dewald Brevis managed 49 runs off 25 balls, Varma’s youth, energy and potential have made him our key player here.

• Jasprit Bumrah

Another reason for MI to be optimistic during tough times is star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who managed an excellent economic rate of 7.00, better than anyone else from either team. He was also very good in their loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with an E/R of 7.75. Put simply, he’s a player that can be relied upon during tough times.

• Quinton De Kock

To many De Kock has been the most consistent player for Lucknow Super Giants this season, and was particularly excellent in their win against Delhi Capitals, where he earned man of the match. He looked like their best chance of beating Rajasthan Royals too, with 39 runs off 32 balls, but it was not to be. Nonetheless, if LSG are successful here, it will likely be in no small part thanks to this man.

• Marcus Stoinis

Many people believe that if Marcus Stoinis was put in the game against Rajasthan Royals earlier, they would have emerged victorious. Considering he remained until the end, and managed 38 runs off 17 balls, it is hard to argue with that logic. He’s the heavy hitter they need in tough times, surely leaving him on the bench for so long this time around is unthinkable.

• KL Rahul

While key players is usually the domain of those who have showcased excellent recent form, this is not the case for captain Rahul. That said, can there be any doubt he is a key player here? His legitimacy as captain may hang in the balance following that golden duck, alongside tactical decisions which many feel cost them the game. We are hoping for much better from Rahul here, who really needs to prove the doubters wrong both as a player and a leader.